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ArticleMichael Penix Jr. will not play in Falcons’ final preseason game vs. Dolphins
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Michael Penix Jr. will not be playing in the Falcons' preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins... Stefanski has gone on record, stating that he is still not comfortable with Penix potentially taking hits to that knee so soon after being cleared... Stefanski said Penix just started doing 11s two days ago and he felt like it was too early to put him into a game.
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Penix ruled out of preseason finale; Stefanski cautious on ACL recovery despite player confidence

Former first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. will not play in the Falcons' preseason finale against Miami despite being fully cleared last weekend for 11-on-11 and team drills. Head coach Kevin Stefanski cited discomfort with Penix taking hits to his ACL-repaired knee so soon after clearance, stating Penix only started doing 11s two days prior and it was too early to put him into a game. Penix himself expressed confidence moving around on the repaired knee and said he feels ready for Week 1 against Pittsburgh, but Stefanski's cautious approach leaves the starter role uncertain heading into the season.

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